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WENDY ELLIOTT: Special events marking Mi’kmaw History Month 

Over the past 15 or so years, public attention to truth and reconciliation with our First Nations has surely been growing more meaningful. There’s still a long, long way to go, of course.

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There were Sisters in Spirit marches on Main Street in Wolfville going back as far as 2012. I remember once downtown traffic being shut down by marchers who knelt on the pavement.

During Canada’s 150th celebrations there was a giant colourful powwow held in the gym at Acadia University. Rain brought it indoors, but it did not dampen the energy.

That was the same year Alan Syliboy and his Thundermakers band performed one night at the park in Grand Pre. What evolved was an amazing and memorable sound and light show with his art projected onto the roof of the memorial church.

In 2021, Mi’kmaq culture and tradition was a focus at the Devour festival. Garrett Gloade, from Millbrook First Nation, organized wonderful drumming and dancing on the waterfront.

This year, there have been several events scheduled. The inaugural Debbie Toney Indigenous Film Festival is taking place Sept. 29 and 30 from 1 to 10 p.m. at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre at Acadia University. I recall Toney at........

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